Crock-Pot 32041-C 16-Ounce Little Dipper, Chrome Review

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(More customer reviews)I use this little crockpot to make steel-cut oatmeal for a healthy breakfast, and it works just great! The temperature is fine and I haven't had an issue with overcooked oatmeal.
Another reviewer noted one of the frustrating things about this little slow cooker, and that's that the insert isn't removable, as it is on some big crock pots. That makes cleaning frustrating. I've found a good solution to that - I add a little bit of water to the pot and then insert a large ramekin into the basin. The lid still fits just fine, to keep too much water from evaporating. It turns it into kind of a "double boiler" setup, which buffers the heat and gives me an easily removable bowl of oatmeal in the morning. For a while, I was eating right out of the crock pot, but this solution is much better. Any crusty oatmeal can then just get washed out in the dishwasher and I rarely have to worry about cleaning the small crockpot itself.
I love this little appliance - I don't think anything else would work quite as well for the purpose I use it for.

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Norpro Stay Cool or Warm Dip Server Review

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(More customer reviews)I really like the modern look of this dip chiller, and because its white it fits into any decor or event you use it for. The lid is very useful, its hard to find dip chillers that come with lids.

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Crock-Pot 64451LD-C 6.5 Quart Slow Cooker with Bonus Little Dipper Slow Cooker Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a 5 star item.
I've never owned a slow cooker and was a bit concerned after reading that Rival slow cookers received significantly lower ratings than other brands of slow cookers. This one works like a charm. I was also concerned because I read that older models of slow cookers cooked more slowly on low, and that some newer slow cookers cooked at a heat that was too high.
Not to worry. On low, it's exactly that. Perfect and slow and will cook roasts to perfection in 8-10 hours. On high, it works perfectly too. It's a lovely looking black ceramic stoneware insert too. I'm on my way to being a crock pot fanatic. I am a brand new fan.

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Crock-Pot SCDD 32-Ounce Manual Double Dipper Warmer, Black Review

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(More customer reviews)UPDATE: I think a wire may have come loose in my first pot. I have now used my replacement pot for 6 hours and it worked great...I've used it often--and the pot I gave as a gift is working great. So, in spite of the fact I had a glitch in the first pot I bought, all is working great now and I love this pot...so with Amazon's free exchange for a new pot, and new pots working perfectly, I have raised my review rating. I am glad I didn't give up on it...
MY ORIGINAL REVIEW:
The concept behind this is wonderful; each side holds 16 oz of dip. That's a decent sized jar if you buy a dip or 2 cups worth if you make your own on each side, it takes up little counter space and you can do 2 dips at a time for your quests in one small pot. I did a spinach artichoke dip and a jalapeno bean dip and it kept everything hot for almost 4 hours. I was in love.
Here's the thing...the instructions suggested to only warm dips for 4 hours--it failed, however, to say why. I figured that meant because that's the time window when they can start not being a healthy choice to eat anymore via bacteria. I turned it off after 4 hours. But apparently they meant to say 3 hours and 50 minutes. Why? It didn't work the next day when I tried to reheat some leftovers. Apparently the coils or wiring or something overheats perhaps at this time window?
I'm torn about this crock pot...It has this wonderful thick ceramic base that you remove easily for washing, it holds just the perfect amount and you can refill it easily as guests serve themselves and, once it's hot, it heats up any added dips quickly, it's an ideal size so you need to put very little in in comparison to a big wide crockpot that a 16 oz jar of dip would just barely cover the bottom of...
BUT it did take quite awhle initially to heat up as compared to a chafing dish (but no chafing dish is small and two-sided that I can find either) AND the BIG BUT...I got one use out of it.
I liked it enough that I exchanged it rather than returning it and I already had one bought as a gift to give to someone else because I thought this and 2 dips in a gift bag was a wonderful gift that doesn't break the bank so I will update this as to how the next one works. Fortunately, Amazon returned it with no hassell...Let's hope my first pot was merely a lemon. I have my fingers crossed.

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